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Vertical Mag • Hughes Aerospace Press Release

Hughes Aerospace and Garmin collaborate on visual approach guidance for business aviation

Hughes Aerospace and Garmin are working together to enhance visual approach guidance, drawing on specialized navigation expertise for fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter operations. The collaboration also targets challenging airport environments, where approach guidance must support a range of aircraft and operating conditions.

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2026-10-20T09:49:08.782128-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

airBaltic faces $293mn claim from Russian insurance agency

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-10-20T09:55:46.896474-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Iridium reports 8% increase in revenue for Q3; Service revenue up 13% with Aireon aircraft tracking acquisition

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Mobile satellite services provider Iridium Communications Inc. reported a 8% increase in total revenue for the three months ending Sept.

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2026-10-20T11:04:25.891823-07:00

Flying Magazine • Jonathan Welsh

This 1946 Cessna 140 Is a Polished, Practical, Antique ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

By Flying Magazine: Sleek taildragger with metal fuselage feels modern compared with Cubs and other rag-and-tube competitors of the same era.

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2026-10-20T10:04:46.678851-07:00

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Bloomberg • Josie Reich

WestJet Bonds Slide to Record Low as Fuel, Trade Tensions Rise

By Bloomberg: WestJet Airlines Ltd., Canada’s second-largest air carrier, saw its bonds fall to their lowest level since they were issued in June, as spikes in the cost of fuel and trade tensions are dimming its earnings outlook.

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2026-10-20T09:05:20.576402-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Finnair resumes seasonal flights to Africa

By ch-aviation: Finnair (AY, Helsinki Vantaa) has resumed seasonal charter flights between Helsinki Vantaa and Agadir Al Massira in Morocco, operating 1x weekly from October 14, 2026, to March 24, 2027, the airline announced.

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2026-10-20T08:36:07.551580-07:00

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Washington Post • Liam Scott

Dulles Airport moves forward with VIP terminal

By Washington Post: The facility marks a response to traveler demand for premium experiences, the airport authority said.

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2026-10-20T09:04:37.110928-07:00

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AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Solairus, Flexjet Leaders Say People Will Shape Business Aviation’s Future

By AINonline: Fresh off acquisitions, Drohan and Varsano say culture outweighs size.

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2026-10-20T08:05:08.176372-07:00

Hughes Aerospace and Garmin collaborate on visual approach guidance for business aviation

airBaltic faces $293mn claim from Russian insurance agency

Iridium reports 8% increase in revenue for Q3; Service revenue up 13% with Aireon aircraft tracking acquisition

This 1946 Cessna 140 Is a Polished, Practical, Antique ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

WestJet Bonds Slide to Record Low as Fuel, Trade Tensions Rise

Finnair resumes seasonal flights to Africa

Dulles Airport moves forward with VIP terminal

Solairus, Flexjet Leaders Say People Will Shape Business Aviation’s Future

Iridium reports 8% increase in revenue for Q3; Service revenue up 13% with Aireon aircraft tracking acquisition

This 1946 Cessna 140 Is a Polished, Practical, Antique ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Kristi Noem’s Mass Deportation Jet Fleet Sits Grounded at Louisiana Airport

airBaltic faces $293mn claim from Russian insurance agency

Hughes Aerospace and Garmin collaboration enhances visual approach guidance for business aviation

WestJet Bonds Slide to Record Low as Fuel, Trade Tensions Rise

Kristi Noem’s Mass Deportation Jet Fleet Sits Grounded at Louisiana Airport

UK's Executive Jet Management Europe retires Challenger 350

NBAA Kicks Off BACE with Team Changes, Upbeat Outlook

Trump drops threats against Canadian jet maker Bombardier, citing US jobs

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Archer completes piloted Midnight eVTOL flights over San Francisco Bay, with Los Angeles demonstrations next

Embraer delivers first E175 with RECARO R2 seats to American Airlines

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